Role
People Partner
Hours
36.25 hours per week
Salary Scale
£39,561 - £43,356
Location
All campus locations
We’re looking for an experienced People Partner to deliver a proactive, high‑quality people partnering service across the Group. This is a pivotal role, working closely with managers and People & Culture colleagues to embed best practice, lead on employee relations and organisational change, and strengthen leadership and people management capability. You’ll operate as a trusted advisor, balancing operational delivery with strategic insight to support a positive, consistent and fair employee experience.
Key Responsibilities
* Provide expert advice and hands‑on support on employee relations casework, ensuring consistency, fairness and compliance with employment legislation and organisational policy.
* Lead on employee relations matters where required, including investigations, hearings, appeals and negotiations, while coaching People Advisors, People Officers and managers through sensitive and challenging issues.
* Mentor, support and develop People Advisors and People Officers, building confidence and capability in best practice, policy application and effective case management.
* Support organisational change, workforce planning and restructuring activity, embedding our People First commitments and People & Culture best practice within agreed client areas.
* Work collaboratively with the Talent Development Partner to identify and deliver opportunities that strengthen leadership capability and effective people management across the organisation.
* Partner with managers, trade unions and external stakeholders to support meaningful consultation and the effective delivery of people initiatives within a unionised environment.
* Contribute to People & Culture priorities and initiatives aligned to our strategy and “Deal for Colleagues”, with a focus on wellbeing, engagement and voice, inclusion and belonging.
Qualifications
* CIPD Level 7 qualification (or demonstrable equivalent knowledge and experience).
* Significant experience in a senior HR or People Partner role within a large, complex or unionised organisation, with a strong track record of leading complex employee relations casework.
* Confidence operating in a business partnering model, influencing and constructively challenging stakeholders, and using insight and data to drive improvement.
* Strong, up‑to‑date knowledge of UK employment law and HR best practice, with evidence of ongoing professional development.
* Excellent communication and relationship‑building skills, sound judgement, and a clear commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion.
Our Values
* Ambitious | Resilient | Collaborative | Inclusive | Respectful
Why Join Us?
* Be part of a dynamic and evolving department that values innovation and inclusivity.
* Collaborate with a diverse team of professionals dedicated to making a positive impact.
* Enjoy opportunities for professional growth and development.
Exceptional Benefits Package
* 40 days annual leave plus 8 bank holidays
* Generous company pension contribution 20.8%
* Onsite Costa Coffee & Subsidised staff canteen
* Employee Assistance Programme that extends the supports to your family members
* Tailored Professional Development plan
* Free onsite parking
The role is open to direct applicants only.
TSCG is an equal‑opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. As part of our commitment to being a Disability Confident Employer, all disabled applicants who meet the minimum requirements of the job, as set out in the job description and person specification, will be guaranteed an interview.
Trafford & Stockport College Group is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all learners and expects all staff to share this commitment. Employment at Trafford & Stockport College Group is subject to an Enhanced DBS (Disclosure & Barring Service) Check via the Disclosure and Barring Service and any post in regulated activity will also be subject to an additional barred list check. The Group will meet the costs associated with this.
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